Sundance 2009

As the Sundance Film Festival celebrated it's 25th year, VentilationX made its third appearance as a company. Arriving at Salt Lake City airport, VentilationX met up with manager/producer, Andre Robert Lee, and headed to Park City, Utah. Due to the troubled economy and the presidential inauguration, festival attendance appeared lower than usual; nonetheless, the company was able to network with industry professionals and promote various projects. The company also spent time at the Slamdance film festival (an offshoot of Sundance celebrating it's fifteenth year) and X-Dance (the biggest action sports film festival). After attending screenings, lectures, and events, the team headed to the slopes for a snowboarding photoshoot. Spending a full day on the mountain, the team was able to walk away with some great photos and move closer to establishing themselves within the snowboarding community. The trip was another successful Sundance experience filled with work and play. VentilationX continues to stay involved in the festival to further educate members about film and the entertainment industry.

Fresh Cuts Radio

VentilationX was invited onto Temple Universities WHIP Radio Program, Fresh Cuts. Fresh Cuts is a student run Internet show that is focused on music and the entertainment business. VentilationX was interviewed about its' involvement in entertainment media and the various projects the company has been a part of. VentilationX debut tracks from their artists, Nemesis, and Gab Taryn on the program and spoke about the companies latest advancements. After two segments on the air, VentilationX signed out and was invited to come onto the show again in the future. The company was excited to have the opportunity to speak to college students and promote the efforts of the movement.

HipHopDX : Volume 2

VentilationX teamed up with Mike Trampe of HipHopDX.com for a second time to create a behind-the-scenes look at the presence of the company in the streets. The second volume begins by following Trampe and producer, OZ as they travel to Duckdown Records in New York City to deliver mixtapes. Upon their return to Philadelphia, Trampe heads to the home of Natural, an up-and-coming Philadelphia producer to hear his latest work. The crew followed the two as they made their way to "The Black Pumpkin" bar to an open mic event hosted by LNS and sponsored by HipHopDX. After watching the various performances, the group spoke with LNS about their position in the music business and their plans for their clothing line, Silhouette. When the night comes to a close, the video picks back up in North Philly as Trampe and Natural spend time with a group called, The Bloody Murder Tribe. The group talked about their music, HipHopDX, and then spits rhymes for the camera before the episode shows footage and pictures from various parties hosted by HipHopDX.com. This volume illustrated the effort HipHopDX puts in to staying connected to the streets as it rises as a presence in the music scene.

Swamp Visions TV: Episode 1

VentilationX partnered with Exponent Entertainment, a Philadelphia talent management and consultation company, to create 'Swamp Vision TV'. Swamp Vision is E. Ness' of Bad Boy Entertainment on-line reality show. The serious is designed to educate the public about the rappers life after being on Diddy's, "Making The Band" television show. Ness has been signed to Bad Boy Records since 2002 and is gearing up to release his first album. VentilationX was brought onto the project to direct, co-produce, shoot, and edit the show.

The first episode finds E. Ness in the projects of Philadelphia. A native to the SWAMP (South West Amplification), Ness tells viewers about his status as an artist in the record business. After spending some time with Ness and his people, the episode heads to E. Ness' celebrity birthday bash at Cebu nightclub. The party brought Dj NoPhrillz, Dj Ace McCloud, and Mike Knox of G-Unit Philly out to celebrate. Hood Alert TV also came out to interview E. Ness and film the event. The party lasted into the early hours of the morning before everyone headed home.

Cereal Killers

VentilationX collaborated with Martial Arts athletes, Jesse Lehman, Eric Day, and Christian Crosby to create a short film entitled: Cereal Killers. The film was a comedic tribute to traditional Kung Fu movies which combined Kung Fu, Tae Kwon Do, and Mixed Martial Arts fighting styles. The project began as an assignment for Temple Universities' Film and Media Arts program but quickly transformed into a multi-discipline production that brought VentilationX and members of the martial arts community together. The film was shot on a 16mm non-sync camera with foley sounds that were recorded separately and added later. The cast and crew was granted access to the MCP Hospital campus for the production which was shot over the course of a single day. The choreography was created by the athletes featured in the film prior to the shoot date and was slightly modified upon arrival to the set. VentilationX signed on to the project due to its interest in the Martial Arts community and its plans to expand into the field. The film was well received by its audience and was a great introduction into Martial Arts.

Obama in Abington

Senator Barack Obama made a campaign stop at Abington Senior High School in Pennsylvania. He visited the school with Senator Bob Casey, Governer Ed Rendell, and Representative Josh Shapiro just months after his wife, Michelle Obama, spoke at the school. Abington, Pennsylvania is ranked as a top 100 community in the United States. Presidential candidates and their wives have visited the high school while campaigning on multiple occasions. On the day of the rally, 5,000 students and local citizens gathered inside Schwarzman stadium to hear him speak. VentilationX has had many of its' members attend Abington Senior High School which motivated the team to document the event addition to simply showing support. We waited in line, made our way through the metal detectors, and squeezed through the crowd toward the stage. All of the local news channels were present documenting the event. The crowd went crazy when Obama appeared and took the podium. He spoke about his policies and plans for the oval office. After the speech, he made his way through the crowd shaking hands with supporters. As the audience dispersed, hats, shirts, and pins were sol to supporters. It was a momentous occasion for the candidate and the community.

Old Newsboy Day

Old Newsboy Day is an annual fundraising event for Variety, an organization aiding children with disabilities. The event raises money for the organization by selling newspapers all around the Philadelphia area. ASharp Production, a local entertainment company, hosts the event and brings music to the streets during the course of the event. The local news networks, along with the sports mascots, attend the festivities to generate awareness and excitement for the cause. VentilationX was invited by ASharp Production to help coordinate the setup and breakdown of the music equipment and document the event. We were excited to take part in an opportunity to give back to the community while spreading awareness about our movement. Just before departing, a member of the team was interviewed for a television segment on Phillies player, Ryan Howard, and the possibility of becoming the MVP. The event was a great success that brought money and awareness to the Variety organization. VentilationX is thankful for the opportunity to help such a noble cause.